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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact O-Spec Radial Rear Tire - Details

The Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact M-Spec and O-Spec sport touring tires provide best-in-segment mileage and optimal wet performance throughout the tire's life thanks to an innovative tread pattern, a widened and more elliptical footprint, and a host of wear-resistant technologies not normally seen in motorcycle tires. Wet weather handling of motorcycle tires and especially the braking performance in wet conditions, is becoming an increasingly important feature demanded by the rider. Metzeler developed the M and O Spec sport touring tires to provide motorcyclists the latest technology in terms of wet grip by retaining a high level of performance in all other areas.

Everything about this motorcycle tire has been designed to put the rider in control

The tire responds like an extension of the rider's instincts, creating an invigorating blend of precise riding feel and effortless handling

Design of the motorcycle tire improves wear regularity which gives riders the benefit of a consistent riding performance across the tire's entire life

Designed to make riding easier, regardless of the motorcycle - for a long and safe experience

These sport touring motorcycle tires are W rated for speeds up to 168 mph

Tire Construction

O spec rear tire features a two ply carcass

0 Steel Radial Construction - Innovative belt structure with a single ply of steel cords wrapped around a radial carcass at 0

Patented high performance technology by Metzeler for both front and rear tires

Steel features a higher stiffness than textile and this allows the reduction of the tire weight

Reduces the dynamic deformation of the tire under centrifugal forces giving the tire an excellent high-speed stability

Mileage is increased and wear characteristics are more uniform due to the more uniform heat distribution

Metzeler Advanced Winding - Metzeler Advanced Winding is a patented system for optimum spacing between the cords of the 0 steel belt

In certain sections of the tire, the steel cords are wound with different spacing depending on the performance requirements on that particular area of the tire

On both front and rear tire the spacing is wider in the crown area for more elasticity and self-damping

For sections of the tire used for mid lean, there is increased stiffness to support fast cornering

Contour Modelling Technology - Advanced design technology of the tire contour is tuned to meet high performance riding demanded on the latest bikes

A combination of different profiles on front and rear are optimized to be complimentary at any given angle of lean

The final contour design of the tire set features the best aspects of performance for every riding style on all of the latest bikes: predictability, feedback at the limit of grip and cornering stability

Tire Compound

FCM - Fine Carbon Mix - Fine Carbon Mix compound structure has been obtained using the last generation of high-performance raw materials for a quicker adaptability to a wider range of conditions, going from cold to warm, from wet to dry

This structure ensures highest level of grip both in dry and in wet conditions, thus maintaining extremely high mileage characteristics

Interact: Multi-Zone-Tension - With the differences of Multi Zone Tension and the modular steel cord winding tension, the performance of the tread compound depends on the stiffness of the structure underneath

Bi-compound mixture - The rubber compound in the central section of the tread area, depending on the tire size, is on average 45mm wide, with a 70% silica content specifically designed for higher mileage and stability at high speeds

The tire shoulders comprise of approximately 88mm on each side of the profile and have a 100% silica compound, which increases dramatically the chemical grip in the wet and reduces sliding under all conditions

High silica compound - Silica compound with nano-particles increases performance and safety in all weather conditions